Renew
All PRC's are required to renew their Certification every two years. Any individual who fails to complete their education requirements and/or does not submit their renewal within their two year period will be required to reapply and pass the PRC exam.
Requirements for Renewal
- Complete a total of 20 industry-related continuing education hours, two must be in legal, prior to your certification expiration date.
- Submit education hours to your record through "My PRC".
- Complete your renewal by selecting the "Renew Now" button at the top of your record. This option will only appear if your education requirments have been completed and approved.
How to Submit Continuing Education Hours
Approval is based on program content and speaker credibility. Documents needed for approval include:
- Printed description and details as provided by the educator
- Speaker information (bio/curriculum vitae)
- Attendance verification (login information, signature verification, registration receipt)
Step 1: Log into your PRC account through "My PRC".
Step 2: Under Education Hours select "Add/View Education Hours".
Step 3: Once all information has been added click "Update".
Notification of approval will be sent to you via email. Please allow 5 - 7 business days for the approval process. You may change or delete any requests submitted during the pending status. Once education hours have been approved or denied you will no longer be able to adjust the information.
Examples of Where to Earn Education Hours
- MRA conferences and webinars
- MRA chapter events
- Industry association education events
- Online courses
- Publish a research related article or presentation
- Other
Confirmation of Renewal
In 5 - 7 business days of submitting your renewal you will receive an email confirmation that your renewal has been approved. You are now eligible to begin accruing continuing education hours for your next certification term.